Product Description
Atlas Copco WEDA D04N — A Genuine Upgrade to the Tsurumi LB-480
If you've been running a Tsurumi LB-480, you already know what a capable little pump looks like. The Atlas Copco WEDA D04N is everything you liked about the LB-480 — and then some. Same class, same application, same proven semi-vortex polyurethane impeller and silicon carbide seal technology. But the WEDA D04N brings three meaningful improvements that make it a genuine step up for Canadian job sites.
Why the WEDA D04N is the Upgrade
8 lbs lighter at just 20 lbs vs. the LB-480's 28 lbs — when you're hauling a pump in and out of trenches, manholes, or across a busy construction site all day, that difference is felt. Dual voltage capability means the WEDA D04N runs on both 115V and 230V, giving you flexibility the single-voltage LB-480 simply can't match on mixed-power job sites. And with solid handling up to 0.3 inches versus the LB-480's 0.25 inches, the WEDA D04N pushes through slightly larger debris without clogging.
Head-to-Head: WEDA D04N vs. Tsurumi LB-480
WEDA D04N vs Tsurumi LB-480 — Comparison Table
| Specification | Atlas Copco WEDA D04N | Tsurumi LB-480 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Output | 0.5 HP | 2/3 HP | LB-480 |
| Max Flow | 60 GPM | 63 GPM | ~Equal |
| Max Head | 39 ft | ~39 ft | ~Equal |
| Discharge | 2 in | 2 in | Same |
| Solid Handling | 0.3 in | 0.25 in | WEDA D04N |
| Weight | 20 lb | 28 lb | WEDA D04N |
| Voltage | 115V / 230V | 115V only | WEDA D04N |
| Cable Length | 33 ft | 32 ft | ~Equal |
| Impeller Type | Semi Vortex | Semi Vortex | Same |
| Impeller Material | Polyurethane | Urethane | Same |
| Shaft Seals | Silicon Carbide | Silicon Carbide | Same |
| Motor Protection | Thermal Protection | — | WEDA D04N |
| pH Range | 6.5 – 8 | — | WEDA D04N |
| Max Fluid Temp | 95°F | — | WEDA D04N |
| Height | 13.4 in | 11.25 in | — |
| Diameter | 7.2 in | 7.69 in | — |
The Verdict
The core pumping technology is essentially identical — if you've trusted the LB-480, you can trust the WEDA D04N. But where it counts for Canadian contractors — portability, power flexibility, and debris handling — the Atlas Copco is the better pump. At 20 lbs it's the lightest in its class, and dual-voltage support makes it ready for any site power setup you encounter.
Applications:
- Construction site dewatering and groundwater removal
- Quarry drainage and aggregate pit dewatering
- Shallow trench, manhole, and pit pumping
- General liquid transfer in municipal and industrial settings
